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Written for SATB choir and organ. Commissioned by the Norfolk and Norwich Festival and first performed on Saturday 6 May 2006 by the Festival Chorus and Academy of Ancient Music conducted by John Aplin at Norwich Cathedral. New product for the week of May 7, 2012.

The Peasant Cantata was written and performed in 1742 as an act of homage to Carl Heinrich Von Dieskau on his becoming 'Lord Of Thee Manor'. The libretto, supplied by Picander, deals with the rejoicing of villagers and their congratulations and good wishes to the new laird and his wife. Many folk melodies are introduced, and most of the numbers are based on merry country dance tunes. New product for the week of May 7, 2012.

The Peasant Cantata was written and performed in 1742 as an act of homage to Carl Heinrich Von Dieskau on his becoming 'Lord Of The Manor'. The libretto, supplied by Picander, deals with the rejoicing of villagers and their congratulations and good wishes to the new laird and his wife. Many folk melodies are introduced, and most of the numbers are based on merry country dance tunes. New product for the week of May 7, 2012.

A supplementary book of repertoire for three Violins (with Optional Viola, Cello and Piano accompaniment, as arranged and edited by Peter Mountain. This collection features twenty-eight arrangements, including: Ash Grove, Autumn (The Four Seasons), Greensleeves, Kum Ba Yah, Lincolnshire Poacher, Minstrel Boy and more... New product for the week of May 7, 2012.

Bob Chilcott joined the King's Singers in 1987 and sang tenor in the group for 12 years while also serving as their primary arranger. This collection includes 8 favorite North American folksongs, now available for the first time in a single volume. Includes: Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair, Feller from Fortune, The Gift to Be Simple, The Golden Vanity, I Bought Me a Cat, The Lazy Man, L'habitant de Saint Barbe, She's Like the Swallow.New product for the week of March 19, 2012.

The arduous and dangerous first journey to the South Pole is skillfully interpreted for young band with ANTARCTIC SAGA. Young musicians love to play programmatic music. They'll imagine Norwegian Roald Amundsen's historic daring feat as they rehearse this compelling arrangement, which has loads of potential for cross-curricular work in both history and geography. The arrangement includes exciting optional sound effects (such as a chilling glass harmonica), which help students realize that music can be made in many ways. A reference to the Norwegian National Anthem completes the journey.New product for the week of February 13, 2012.

The musical heritage of the United States is rich with folk songs from across the country. We can understand a great deal about society, culture and traditions through these folk songs. The folk tune used in this work has had many lives, from early church singing, to pub songs, to a marching song.New product for the week of February 13, 2012.

This delightful beginning band suite is based on three Chinese folk songs. The extremely limited ranges and rhythms make it accessible to any band, and the suite format gives you a great deal of flexibility in performance. There are numerous suggestions for additional interest in the percussion section, but it is easily performed with just the standard instruments, or even lacking a percussion section altogether! Explore the orient with CHINA SUITE this year!New product for the week of February 13, 2012.

Uses: General, Revival, All Saints Day Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1; John 14:2; Revelation 20:12 Incorporating memorable moments from many old favorites - I'll Fly Away, When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder, Unclouded Day, and The Sweet By and By - this crowd-pleasing gem is easy to learn, fun to sing, and quite infectious! Each voice part is featured briefly as the various sections describe their own special contributions to harmonious choral singing. Hallelujah, By and By will bring back pleasant memories of times gone by and will no doubt create some lasting new impressions for the future.New product for the week of February 20, 2012.

A treat for ensemble players of all ages! All four parts are solid intermediate level playing and no part feels second to another as Gurlitt masterfully distributes solos and melodic material equally among the four parts. From a proud, march-like The Start to the peaceful Arrival in the Country to the exciting Chase and the lyrical and romantic Under the Village Lime Tree, you'll find a wide variety of programmatic pieces to choose from that will delight both audience and performer.

Waltz Caprice, Op. 37, No. 2 Waltz Caprice No. 2 begins with a wonderfully lilting and syncopated theme. Kathleen Dale writes, The trio [middle] section is composed of...slender material: an 8-bar phrase of two figures, one a block of reiterated chords, the other the continuous alternation of a melody note with the [half-step] below. The phrase is repeated nine times. Far from being monotonous, the effect is magical...[there is a] feeling of suspense as to where the next modulation will lead... The Last Spring, Op. 34, No. 2 The Last Spring is one of Two Elegiac Melodies that Grieg arranged for solo piano as well as for string orchestra. Grieg made these four-hand settings with beautiful economy of means. The distribution of the thematic and harmonic material achieves refined and expressive effects. Norwegian Dance, Op. 35, No. 2 This Norwegian Dance is among Grieg's best and most characteristic piano duets. It is based on an Old Norwegian mountain melody. As is usual with Grieg, he has treated this folk tune in a uniquely personal way, making it his own while retaining its uniquely Norwegian flavor.

This Primer series for young beginners (ages-5-6) begins with pre-staff notation, and proceeds to reading on the grand staff. The combination of original, folk, and seasonal songs, and full-color artwork makes learning a treat. Students who complete both Primers A & B are ready for study in Level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics . The Primer B Level is a continuation of the method for students who have completed Primer A .

This Primer series for young beginners (ages-5-6) begins with pre-staff notation, and proceeds to reading on the grand staff. The combination of original, folk, and seasonal songs, and full-color artwork makes learning a treat. Students who complete both Primers A & B are ready for study in Level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics . Primer A is for beginners ages 5-6; traditional middle C approach begins with pre-staff notation; grand staff is introduced on page 28.

Performance is the Bastien Piano Basics solo collection series. The enjoyable variety of original tunes, folk songs, and pop styles will spice up piano study, and the delightfully colorful artwork will give students a lift! Each of these solos is designed for study as well as performance for family, friends, or recital audiences. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano, Theory, and Technic . Extremely appealing to today's students, and convenient for busy teachers! Level 4 contains 18 supplementary pieces correlated with Piano .